Young Professionals Symposium

A One Day Symposium for High School Students Interested in the Music Education Profession
Monday, November 11, 2024

The Young Professionals Symposium has a history of providing high school music students interested in Music Education specifically tailored sessions and experiences.

Participants for the Young Professionals Symposium will begin their day learning about their leadership style and how to advocate for music education. Young Professional students will then participate in specific sessions catered towards entering the music education profession, including a conducting seminar, interview tips and tricks from various NC music education professors, and mock interviews with NC Music Education College Professors!

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25 applicants are accepted and these individuals must meet these requirements:

  1. Create a satisfactory résumé detailing musical accomplishments and experiences,
  2. Submit a typed essay of 300 words maximum entitled, “My Musical Aspirations,”
  3. Submit a Letter of Recommendation their high school music instructors,
  4. Submit a completed YPS Student Application Form by the deadline.

Application Information

A complete application for the Young Professionals’ Symposium must include the following:

  • Completed YPS Student Application Form
  • Letter of Recommendation from High School Director
  • Musical resume detailing musical accomplishments and experiences
  • Deadline is no later than Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

For more information send an email to:
YPS Chair Riley Paulson
[email protected]


YPS APPLICATION 2024